La Seine

The river seine is the second longest river in France. It rises 18 miles northwest of Dijon and flows in
a northwestly direction through Paris before emptying into the English channel at le Havre. The two
banks of the Seine are referred to as La Rive Gauche (the left bank) and La Rive Droite (Right Bank).
Both banks are listed as UNESCO world heritage sites. The left bank has long been linked to writers,
artists and café culture. Whereas, the right bank has historically been associated with arts,
philosophy and other intellectual pursuits, the right bank of the Seine has always had strong links
with commerce and trade. The Seine is the second longest river in France. About halfway along its
course it passes through the capital city of Paris. Many of the city's most famous monuments are
located along the banks of the river. The Seine begins 18 miles (30 kilometers) northwest of the city
of Dijon. The river has been the subject of many famous impressionist paintings, including Monet's
Bathers at La Grenouillere and Renoir's Seine River at Asnieres. The Seine still supplies about half of
the water used in Paris.

Cathedrale Notre – Dame de Paris

Notre-Dame de Paris is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, in France. The cathedral,
dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.
Beyond its religious significance, Notre Dame was the site of many French coronations. Notre Dame
was built over the course of a century, starting in 1160 and ending in 1260, centuries before any
country in North America, South America, or Africa was formally founded. IT WAS BUILT ON THE
RUINS OF TWO OTHER CHURCHES. HENRY VI WAS CROWNED HERE IN 1431. IT WAS BUILT IN THE
MIDDLE AGES AROUND 1160.

Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, France. It is located on the right
side of the river Seine. The Arc de Triompe honors those who fought and died for France during the
French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals
inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Under its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from
the First World War.